In a land called the shire, frodo inherits the ring from his uncle, bilbo. Tolkiens lush fantasy worlds of the middleearth and the undying lands are presented in more that 100 blackandwhite illustrations and 36 full color paintings. The lord of the rings was written by an oxford professor who spent nearly fifteen years in its creation. Here is the comprehensive reference guide for the millions of fans of the hobbit and the lord of the rings trilogy. One can claim that it is the greatest work in its genre as is the film.
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